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WASHINGTON (AP) -- Our capacity to care about others may have very, very ancient origins, a new study suggests.
By CHRISTINA LARSON, AP Science Writer
Owning a puppy is all fun and games until it comes to house training. Cindy Skocik of Dog Training Elite Raleigh gives some pointers on getting your pup on the right track.
A new and large species of spider has been found living in Queensland, Australia, and researchers say it's in need of protection.
By Kristen Rogers, CNN
Take a look at this... two coyotes caught on camera in the front yard of an Apex home.
Brett Knese, WRAL multimedia journalist
The aquarium is letting people vote on five sets of names for the three pups, which were born January 31.
Pet of the day is one-year-old, green-eyed beauty Victoria, who will give you all her love. She is looking for a special family who doesn't mind that she's different from the other cats. Victoria has a condition that affects coordination and balance. As a result, she can't walk, so she scoots herself around for the most part but don't be fooled; it doesn't slow her down one bit! She's full of spirit and pizzazz. Interested adopters can get more information at spcawake.org
Nine-year-old Tiger is the Pet of the day. She loves to cuddle up to humans more than other cats. Tiger is looking for a calm and quiet home where she can relax and feel comfortable. If you want to meet her in person, complete an application on CatangelsNC.org.
Pet of the Day is seven months old, Lily, a Shepard-lab mixed. She is house-trained and great with children and other dogs. She can run up the steps just fine when playing around, but when coming down, she can get shaky when tired. Yet she doesn't let that slow her down--contact (919) 522-1307 or Pawfectmatch.org for a meeting.
With the help of an animal control officer, the Raleigh Fire Department on Tuesday rescued a vulture stuck at the top of a chimney.
New Yorkers' beloved owl, Flaco, escaped from his Central Park Zoo enclosure a month ago. After eluding various rescue attempts, Flaco has settled in quite nicely to his new expansive home -- and he might just be there to stay.
By Taylor Nicioli, CNN
Researchers in North Carolina are working on a way to track and stop huge, invasive Burmese pythons.
Rick Armstrong, WRAL photojournalist
The Tar Heel Traveler tells a funny, almost unbelievable racing story from right here Raleigh. In the early days of NASCAR, a little monkey named Jocko, teamed with Tim Flock. Jocko Flocko drove the other drivers bananas.
The pups at Wake SPCA may be cute, but their sports picks have not always been accurate.
North Atlantic right whale no. 1218, an adult male nicknamed Argo, has a new chance at life after being freed last month from lobster pots and commercial fishing rope tangled around his tail.
Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division
Dallas Police have shared images of a man wanted for questioning in the case of two missing monkeys. These monkeys disappeared from the same Dallas zoo where police are investigating other animal cases.
A Raleigh family is thankful for the safe return of their lost and now found cherished pet, an affectionate and very social cockatiel named Pearl.
A team of experts lost track of a baby Sei whale that washed up on shore at Kitty Hawk this week.
A small dog abandoned and injured on the streets of Beijing, China has now found a loving home here in the Triangle. It took years to make it happen.
Adam Owens, WRAL anchor/reporter
Police said that residents of a home in the 400 block of Chestnut Street told them Ladarius Devon Powell, 31, had complained about the dog before, and on Thursday night, entered their home and shot it with a handgun.
Some of the things that make celebrations festive this time of year can also be potentially harmful to our furry friends.
The owners of Doug, a Person County emu, celebrated his return on Tuesday after he spent at least one night on the loose.
Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer
When a few dogs started coughing at a Texas animal shelter in October, veterinarians were not initially alarmed. The shelter, Operation Kindness, had seen its share of sick dogs.
Emily Anthes, New York Times
The South Atlantic island of St. Helena is celebrating the birthday of the world's oldest living land animal -- a Seychelles giant tortoise called Jonathan, who is turning 190.
By Mia Alberti, Lianne Kolirin and Tara Subramaniam, CNN
Business at this Missouri boutique is really hopping because of two long-eared employees.
